61 Books Elon Musk Thinks You Should Read

61 Books Elon Musk Thinks You Should Read
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: Elon Musk attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City. Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images
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Although his days are presumably filled with Tesla, SpaceX, cyber pigs, and lots and lots of tweeting, it seems Elon Musk also finds the time to make reading part of his routine. The billionaire businessman is known for sharing all his recommendations and thoughts on Twitter, so it’s no surprise that books are part of that.
Most Recommended Books compiled a list of all the books Musk has commented on in the past several years, and you can see all 61 here. But if you’re short on time today, click through to see nine of the most interesting picks from his list.

Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Musk comments on the book Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Max Tegmark: “This is a compelling guide to the challenges and choices in our quest for a great future of life, intelligence and consciousness—on Earth and beyond.” 
Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. (Entrepreneur)
Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Entrepreneur

Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

Musk comments on the book Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel: “Peter Thiel has built multiple breakthrough companies, and Zero to One shows how.”
Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future. (Entrepreneur)
Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future. Entrepreneur

Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies

Musk comments on the book Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom: “Worth reading Superintelligence by Bostrom. We need to be super careful with AI. Potentially more dangerous than nukes.”
Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies. (Entrepreneur)
Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies. Entrepreneur

Screw Business As Usual: Turning Capitalism into a Force for Good

Musk comments on the book Screw Business As Usual: Turning Capitalism into a Force for Goodby Richard Branson: “Liked ‘Screw Business as Usual’ a lot. This approach should be taken to heart by all, as it really is the smart move.”
Screw Business As Usual: Turning Capitalism into a Force for Good. (Entrepreneur)
Screw Business As Usual: Turning Capitalism into a Force for Good. Entrepreneur

Consider Phlebas

Musk comments on the book Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks: “Reading The Culture series by Banks. Compelling picture of a grand, semi-utopian galactic future. Hopefully not too optimistic about AI.”
Consider Phlebas. (Enterpreneur)
Consider Phlebas. Enterpreneur

The Fault in Our Stars

Musk comments on the book The Fault in Our Stars by John Green: “You had me at Sheen or Gaddafi. Must admit to liking ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ too. Sad, romantic and beautifully named.”
The Fault in Our Stars. (Entrepreneur)
The Fault in Our Stars. Entrepreneur

The Lord of the Rings

Musk comments on the book The Lord of the Ringsby J.R.R. Tolkien: “I know it’s cliche, but LotR is my favorite book ever :) Want to see the set and take my kids on tour of greater NZ.”
The Lord of the Rings. (Entrepreneur)
The Lord of the Rings. Entrepreneur

Lying

Musk comments on the book Lying by Sam Harris: “Read ”Lying“, the new book by my friend Sam Harris. Excellent cover art and lots of good reasons not to lie!”
Lying. (Entrepreneur)
Lying. Entrepreneur

Merchants of Doubt

Musk comments on the book Merchants of Doubt by Naomi Oreskes: “Worth reading Merchants of Doubt. Same who tried to deny smoking deaths r denying climate change.”
Merchants of Doubt. (Entrepreneur)
Merchants of Doubt. Entrepreneur
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